Engineer in charge demographics and statistics in the US
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Engineer in charge gender statistics
4.4% of engineers in charge are women and 95.6% of engineers in charge are men.
- Male, 95.6%
- Female, 4.4%
Engineer in charge gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.6% |
| Female | 4.4% |
Engineer in charge gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$98,313
Female income
$95,135
Engineer in charge gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in engineer in charge positions over time. Currently, 4.4% of engineers in charge are female.
Engineer in charge gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.22% | 3.78% |
| 2011 | 95.99% | 4.01% |
| 2012 | 95.89% | 4.11% |
| 2013 | 95.34% | 4.66% |
| 2014 | 95.90% | 4.10% |
| 2015 | 96.14% | 3.86% |
| 2016 | 96.40% | 3.60% |
| 2017 | 95.41% | 4.59% |
| 2018 | 94.92% | 5.08% |
| 2019 | 95.85% | 4.15% |
| 2020 | 95.90% | 4.10% |
| 2021 | 95.57% | 4.43% |
Engineer in charge related jobs gender ratio
We compared engineers in charge with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior electronics design engineer and refrigeration engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Engineer | 11% | 89% |
| Engineer In Charge | 96% | 4% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Engineer in charge demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among engineers in charge is White, which makes up 64.4% of all engineers in charge. Comparatively, 14.3% of engineers in charge are Asian and 11.4% of engineers in charge are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 64.4%
- Asian, 14.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.4%
- Black or African American, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Engineer in charge race
| Engineer in charge race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.4% |
| Asian | 14.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Engineer in charge race and ethnicity over time
See how engineer in charge racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Engineer in charge race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.53% | 5.29% | 15.36% | 9.54% |
| 2011 | 67.61% | 4.89% | 16.46% | 9.51% |
| 2012 | 68.15% | 5.46% | 15.29% | 8.84% |
| 2013 | 69.52% | 4.74% | 15.45% | 8.35% |
| 2014 | 68.48% | 4.61% | 15.01% | 9.93% |
| 2015 | 68.64% | 4.79% | 14.72% | 9.76% |
| 2016 | 68.26% | 4.70% | 15.38% | 9.44% |
| 2017 | 68.17% | 4.77% | 14.85% | 9.61% |
| 2018 | 67.39% | 5.13% | 15.39% | 9.64% |
| 2019 | 68.56% | 4.34% | 15.30% | 9.73% |
| 2020 | 65.53% | 4.01% | 15.31% | 10.62% |
| 2021 | 64.44% | 4.89% | 14.35% | 11.42% |
Engineer in charge wage gap by race
According to our data, asian engineers in charge have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino engineers in charge have the lowest average salary at $96,739.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $97,514 |
| White | $98,529 |
| Black or African American | $97,063 |
| Asian | $101,804 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $96,739 |
Average engineer in charge age
See how the average age of engineers in charge varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Engineer in charge age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | |
| White | 46 | 37.5 |
| Black or African American | 46 | 54 |
| Asian | 43 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 34.5 |
Engineer in charge age breakdown
The average age of engineers in charge is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the engineer in charge population.
Engineer in charge age breakdown
| Engineer In Charge Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Engineer in charge educational attainment
The most common degree for engineers in charge is bachelor's degree, with 67% of engineers in charge earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Associate, 18%
- Master's, 7%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Engineers in charge by degree level
| Engineer in charge degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Engineer in charge wage gap by degree level
According to the data, engineers in charge with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $112,687 annually. With a Master's degree, engineers in charge earn a median annual income of $105,294 compared to $97,200 for engineers in charge with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $105,294 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $97,200 |
| Doctorate Degree | $112,687 |
Engineer in charge employment statistics
Most engineers in charge work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where engineers in charge work
Below, you can see the size of companies where engineers in charge work.
Engineer in charge jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Engineer in charge jobs by company type
Employees with the engineer in charge job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most engineers in charge prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Engineer in charge jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 7% |
Engineer in charge jobs by industry
The most common industries for engineers in charge are technology, media and energy.
Engineer in charge industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 23% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Media | 11% |
| Energy | 8% |
| Education | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Engineer in charge turnover and employment statistics
Engineer in charge unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for engineers in charge between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Engineer in charge unemployment rate by year
| Year | Engineer in charge unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.73% |
| 2011 | 4.08% |
| 2012 | 3.85% |
| 2013 | 3.04% |
| 2014 | 3.13% |
| 2015 | 2.11% |
| 2016 | 2.06% |
| 2017 | 2.13% |
| 2018 | 2.03% |
| 2019 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 2.22% |
| 2021 | 1.69% |
Average engineer in charge tenure
The average engineer in charge stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 449 engineers in charge resumes in Zippia's database.
Engineer in charge tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Engineer in charge LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of engineers in charge that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Unitizer | 3.67% | 1,860 |
| Chief Petroleum Engineer | 5.25% | 14,090 |
| Engineer In Charge | 6.39% | - |
| Structural Analysis Engineer | 7.54% | 26,462 |
| Polymerization Engineer | 8.92% | 4,035 |
| Material Engineer | 10.43% | 89,717 |
| Environmental Construction Engineer | 12.89% | 43,820 |
Similar engineer in charge jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Unitizer | 3.67% | 1,860 |
| Chief Petroleum Engineer | 5.25% | 14,090 |
| Structural Analysis Engineer | 7.54% | 26,462 |
| Polymerization Engineer | 8.92% | 4,035 |
| Material Engineer | 10.43% | 89,717 |
| Environmental Construction Engineer | 12.89% | 43,820 |
Foreign languages spoken by engineers in charge
The most common foreign language among engineers in charge is Spanish at 36.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 21.1% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 15.8%.
- Spanish, 36.8%
- French, 21.1%
- Arabic, 15.8%
- Chinese, 10.5%
- Portuguese, 5.3%
- Other, 10.5%
Engineer in charge languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.8% |
| French | 21.1% |
| Arabic | 15.8% |
| Chinese | 10.5% |
| Portuguese | 5.3% |
| Other | 10.5% |
